Motivation: Tufts

[Barnaby]

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Blaaah, I still need to complete my Tufts application. I know that I really want to take my shot and apply there- in other words I don't want to let the chance to apply there go by- yet I'm having such a hard time motivating myself to write the essays!

Maybe I'm having a little post-VMCAS rebellion. I wanted to be done when I clicked that VMCAS submit button, so the realization that I'm not yet done is occluding my ability to just sit down and write these simple essays...

Anyone else having motivation problems?

Also, if I get a Wisconsin supplemental I'm going to have to pull it together and knock that one out too-

what's my issue? more importantly how do i put it aside and focus!?

 

[ZooNose]

Barnaby - trust me, you are not alone! I am going through the same exact burn-out. The thought of having to write two more long essays pains me. You probably have the same issue as I do - I'm just plain sick of talking about myself!

As for the VMCAS "rebellion," I totally let the beginning of October just fly by without even thinking about applications. I figured that I deserved a nice, long break. Now the November 1 Tufts deadline is approaching fast, I'm cursing myself for procrastinating! And don't get me started on the WI supplemental ... you're going to have to light a fire under me to get me writing.

I think the main thing that motivates me is thinking how long and arduous the past few years have been in preparation for this application, and for gods sakes, if I can't write a few more essays to prove myself to these AdComs, it was all for naught. But oh man, it will feel SO good to have every application in - bring on the waiting game!

 

[Pandacinny]

I feel the EXACT same way. I really would like to get in to Tufts, even though I know my chances aren't too high. I'm hoping to have the application done by this weekend, but we'll see if I'm not staying up late the night before Halloween, frantically re-typing an essay. 🙄

 

[Barnaby]

zoonose, that's brilliant.

you're right- i've spent this long getting ready to apply, what's a few more sessions of essay writing? nothing! i can dooo it.

BTW have you gotten the WI supplemental? or you're just imagining how unmotivated you'll be at that point?

 

[ZooNose]

That's the spirit!

Nope, no worries, the WI supplemental hasn't come my way yet. But when it does, I'm sure I'll just stare at it glassy-eyed for days. Anyone from past cycles remember when they tend to send it out, and how long you have to finish it?

 

[CBRGrl]

Im with ya guys! It seems like my brain moved out of the application mindset on Oct 1st and I just cant seem to get it motivated to dive back in. I promised myself I'd have it done this past weekend, and, since it's now Tuesday, I know I have to get going. I do take solace in the fact that in just a few months I'll have bigger things to worry about. Writing an essay is one thing...waiting for someone to read it is the unbearable part!

 

[Catnapper]

Word! It seems like all of the work I've done to prove my dedication would speak more than a book report about a historical character (yes--that's the one I chose to write)...which I've been putzing around with for days, but with no real headway... ​

 

[ShelterGirl]

I actually didn't finish Tufts last year because re-entering all that info (and more importantly getting redundant LORs sent) was too much of a pain for a school I wasn't super-enthused about.

The Wisconsin supplemental isn't bad at all. The hardest part was re-calculating the GPA (I think they asked for last 45 units or something). It seemed to be more focused on verifying that you are or are not a WI resident.

 

[Malhi]

I decided to write about the medium of art that appeals to me. It is even worse for me to be stuck on this because I used to be a graphic designer! So my sentiments exactly!b

 

[elefante7]

I feel the exact same way. I really want to get my Tufts app in now but the motivation is not there...

I am also not looking forward to the Wisconsin supp. coming out...

 

[DreamComeTrue09]

I think we're all in the same boat...just think, if your accepted, your on your way to achieving the ultimate goal...becoming a veterinarian!!! A few essays are worth the pain. Last year I applied to 4 vet schools, top vet schools, and my grades are just mediocre...so here I am wondering if I would have applied to MORE schools, schools which I had a good chance of being accepted , then maybe I would be studying veterinary medicine alongside my friends from college today. I am applying to 13 schools this year! I learned my lesson. If Tufts is a school that you have a good chance of being accepted, go for it. Don't let an application stand in your way....My advice... do a little day by day...So I don't torture myself, I do a little of the application everyday. I save the essays to write a few days before the deadline but I read the questions well ahead of time. I find that great ideas for the essays come to me randomnly. 😀

 

[EqSci]

Yikes.... book report, medium of art?? I thought my essays were hard! Uh, not to discourage all of you... 🙂 Good luck!!

 

[Catnapper]

DreamComeTrue--from your avatar, it looks as though you're a "cow person"--and you didn't get in?? I thought LA peeps were like dudes--they all got in! 😉

 

[wi girl]

I was in OAA today because they were faxing something for me (and I just like to poke my head in and say hi -- they do determine scholarships and such) and spoke w/ Lynn Maki -- she says that supp. should be out early-mid Nov and due second week in Dec or so. It is focused on determining residency, and there's one BS question about diversity (I wrote my response in about 30 mins, mostly focusing on how NOT diverse I really was) so really, don't worry. It's quick and painless.

Best of luck, and if any have questions on WI, PM me! 🙂

 

[Malhi]

I was in OAA today because they were faxing something for me (and I just like to poke my head in and say hi -- they do determine scholarships and such) and spoke w/ Lynn Maki -- she says that supp. should be out early-mid Nov and due second week in Dec or so. It is focused on determining residency, and there's one BS question about diversity (I wrote my response in about 30 mins, mostly focusing on how NOT diverse I really was) so really, don't worry. It's quick and painless.

Best of luck, and if any have questions on WI, PM me! 🙂

Thanks! That puts my mind at ease. Since I am not a resident that should be short application for me 🙂.

 

[ZooNose]

Best of luck, and if any have questions on WI, PM me! 🙂

Thanks for the info, WI Girl!

 

[Malhi]

Thanks for your inspirational words DreamComeTrue09. I am going to get through these last few (hopefully) essays!😀

 

[guppy73]

Just think of how much better you'll feel (at least for a little while--not time to stalk the mail carrier yet)!

Honestly, I just submitted mine tonight and am SO relieved....What a weight off my shoulders.

Hang in there, and best of luck to everyone!!!😍

 

[Malhi]

Does anyone know if the Tufts application is due at 12:00am on the 31st or by 12:00 am on the 1st? I am obviously desperate or any extra time. 🙄

 

[Catnapper]

Malhi--let me know when/if you find out--otherwise, I'm sending mine in tomorrow!

Does anybody else feel like they're running for office: "Vote for ME for Veterinarian!"--? 😀

 

[sambone]

I feel sorry for my poor fiance - he's read 14 essays about me in the last month! cant wait to get more supplementals in Nov. Whooooeee!

wow, im definitely starting to lose it.

 

[KittyRex]

It's due Saturday 11/1 before midnight (Eastern Time) 🙂

 

[Catnapper]

Done. Now the Great Wait begins...

 

[DollyyLlama]

ok, so i was poking around the tufts app to see if it specified whether it's due in 3 hours or 27 hours, and under the "application inspector" link, it says the deadline has been EXTENDED to MONDAY, NOV 3!

how were we supposed to find out abuot this? when did it happen? there's nothing in my email about it! i mean, that's nice of them, but really?

 

[Malhi]

Exactly! They should have sent out an email to confirm the postponed date!

I don't know what we're supposed to do either! I am still trying to write the essays... if I get done by midnight, I am definitely sending in my application tonight.

 

[Malhi]

Whew! They sent a email to confirm the postponed date!🙄

 

[skysthelimit99]

what a relief! i'm done, 12 hours before the extended deadline! those essays were crazy! (i guess they could have been worse!)
good luck to everyone! and the waiting game begins!